2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
102,201
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
102,201
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
154,175
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
154,175
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
221,753
CO2 metric tons 2023:
334,524
Data from MSHA
(The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards for mines.)
Mine ID:
4407162
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Big Creek Surface
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
06/21/2021
Current controller:
Ramaco Resources Inc
Current operator:
Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC
County:
Tazewell
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.159444
Longitude:
-81.798056
Directions to mine:
From intersection of US 19/460 Claypool Hill, take 460 East 4.2 miles toward Richlands; turn right on Big Creek Rd; travel 6.2 miles; turn left on Tiller Rd which is mine road.
Nearest town:
RICHLANDS
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Data from EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is an agency that is part of the U.S. Dept. of Energy and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information.
EIA mine name:
Big Creek Surface
Note::
The EIA mine name differs from the mine name at the top of this page, which is taken from MSHA
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Tazewell
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Ramaco Resources Land Holdings
Operator address:
P.O. Box 219, Verner, WV 25650
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Data from GEM
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is an independent nonprofit organization that develops and shares information in support of the worldwide movement for clean energy. These data are from its Global Coal Mine Tracker database.
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